Aston is an original shell replacement for Windows - you can use it as a whole and customize every desktop element the way you like. This surprisingly smart,

From Gladiators Software:
Aston is an original shell replacement for Windows - you can use it as a whole and customize every desktop element the way you like. This surprisingly smart, considered, at once sophisticated and simple shell replaces the standard Windows desktop and makes it more usable, beautiful and customizable. It also lets you get easy access to files, folders and applications on your choice. Aston offers the completely unique approach with yet unseen features and themes with live and 3D animated wallpapers. Every element of Aston: main menu, desktop, panels - can be tweaked and customized, thus letting one create the most convenient working area. Aston makes people surprised about how easy to understand, natural, human and approachable a desktop might be.
What's new in this version:

Added the "Launch bar" widget Added the "Toolbar" widget Added the "WinSwitch" widget Added 'Hotkey' tab in Aston Preferences Added Shell Swapper, utility for switching between Explorer and Aston shells Added new "Task list" options Added default skins for ALL widgets Added Expose mode and hints for tasks in Expose and Flip3D Added 'Time zone' option in the "Clock" widget Several minor bugfixes and improveme...
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